as in promptly
without delay
if we don't leave immediately, we'll be late for the concert
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Recent Examples of immediately
Skyler Caruso, People.com, 26 June 2025
The department did not immediately answer questions about whether the return-to-office order would be rescinded for other bargaining units.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025
The court sentenced Marie to time served, ordered him to pay for the dog’s veterinary care, and directed him to report to CBP immediately for removal from the country.
—Elaine Mallon, The Washington Examiner, 26 June 2025
Wright immediately told the LGBTQ+ staff their work day was done.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
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Adverb
At the time, fans speculated a potential fallout between her and Cooper, to which the latter put rumors to rest immediately.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 26 June 2025
The department did not immediately answer questions about whether the return-to-office order would be rescinded for other bargaining units.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025
The court sentenced Marie to time served, ordered him to pay for the dog’s veterinary care, and directed him to report to CBP immediately for removal from the country.
—Elaine Mallon, The Washington Examiner, 26 June 2025
Wright immediately told the LGBTQ+ staff their work day was done.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediately
Adverb
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Some of the bribe payments were captured on video and shown to jurors who promptly convicted Jenkins in December.—
June 17,
CBS News,
17 June 2025
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The weather was in the lower 60-degree range with overcast skies and no rain when the parade started promptly at 10 a.m.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
Adverb
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Traveling at the speed of light, this radiation reaches Earth almost instantly, ionizing the upper atmosphere.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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The season’s heat instantly invokes daydreams of strolls through quaint neighborhoods, outdoor dining, and sunset sails on crystal clear waters.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 June 2025
Adverb
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Many feature the touches and amenities now familiar to Chinese drivers, from large touch screens and massage-chairs to drawers.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Everton midfielder Hayley Ladd is the brains of the operation now, while Liverpool counterpart Ceri Holland has become a reliable source of goals and energy.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
Adverb
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Despite the first season’s open ending—in which protagonist Seong Gi-hun is about to board a plane but instead turns around and looks directly at the camera—Hwang says that it wasn’t done with a second season in mind.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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“Immediately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediately. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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